1 Introduction and history of rps sarcomas -- 2 Basics of pathology of rps and new molecular markers -- 3 Immune system and rps -- 4 Epidemiology and natural history -- 5 Diagnostic challenges, differential diagnosis and pre-operative biopsy -- 6 Patient tailored treatment (mdt meeting) -- 7 resection of primary rps: surgical strategies and technique -- 8 Managing early and late postoperative complications following rps surgery -- 9 Incidence and pattern of recurrence -- 10 Management of recurrent disease -- 11 Surveillance after rps surgery -- 12 Radiation therapy for rpsin rps -- 13 Neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemoterapy in rps -- 14 Surgical resection of lung metastases -- 15 Did the outcome of rps improve in the modern era? -- 16 Quality of life and survivorship -- 17 Program of trans-atlantic retroperitoneal sarcoma working group(TARPSWG) -- 18 When should you not operate a rps? -- 19 The role of patient advocacy groups.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the approach to retroperitoneal sarcomas, rare and challenging tumors requiring highly specialized, multidisciplinary management. Based on an updated review of the literature and drawing on the expertise of respected authors, it analyzes key topics – such as pre-operative work-up and staging, multimodal therapy, multi-organ resection, surgical complications and management of local recurrence and advanced disease – as well as several other debated issues. Presenting surgery as the cornerstone in the treatment of this disease, the book serves both as a guide for non-expert physicians wishing to understand the best management of RPS patients, including the need to refer them to specialized centers, and as a state-of-the-art overview for surgeons with interest in sarcoma surgery.